Tag: community
Volunteers put in sweat equity to get Siltanen Park AAA ballfield...
A team of volunteers came together to restore the AAA field and dugouts at Siltanen Park in Scotts Valley just in time for the...
Guest Viewpoint | No Kings Day 3: The Power of Protests
On Saturday, March 28, millions of Americans will assert their constitutional rights of free speech and peaceful assembly by participating in the third No...
News Briefs | Published March 20, 2026
Top Dog Film Festival returns to Santa Cruz
The beloved Top Dog Film Festival is back for another season, showcasing a new line-up of short...
Santa Cruz County secures funding for veterans housing project in Ben...
The County of Santa Cruz, in partnership with the Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building Board of Trustees, has announced new financing to complete...
Hitchcock Festival hits its stride in Scotts Valley’s fourth incarnation
“I’m sure you’re going to have a wonderful time, and thank you for being here.” That’s how Mayor Donna Lind welcomed attendees to the...
Gold Dot Roasting blends coffee and craft in Boulder Creek
There are plenty of places to get a cup of coffee in Boulder Creek, but there’s a new opportunity to enjoy a cuppa in...
Scotts Valley School Bell | Decisions for the Future
This month, I want to start by congratulating our Scotts Valley High Lady Falcons varsity basketball team! For the first time ever, they advanced...
Mountain Community Theater serves up hope in ‘The Spitfire Grill’
If you’re looking for a homey place to catch some good eats, strong coffee and spirited repartee, get your tickets to see Mountain Community...
Scarborough family opens Felton Ace Hardware at shuttered Rite Aid site
A little over a week ago, 12-year-old Felton resident Luke Smith got wind that the old Rite Aid building in his hometown would be...
‘Matt & Ben’ brings Hollywood spoof to Santa Cruz stage
“Good Will Hunting” in 1997 made Ben Affleck and Matt Damon household names in the acting sphere. The Boston-based duo wrote and directed the...
News Briefs | Published April 24, 2026
Civil Grand Jury applications due soon
Santa Cruz County Superior Court is accepting applications for its Civil Grand Jury, a 19-member volunteer panel that reviews...
